Melbourne’s northern businesses, educational institutes, local government and community gathered in anticipation of the announcement of the winners of the Northern Business Achievement Awards for 2011.

The Department of Business and Innovation’s 2011 Business of the Year Award along with the Macpherson + Kelley Lawyers Human Resources Award and Sustainability Victoria’s Sustainability and Environment Award were awarded to Willow Ware Australia.

The Business of the Year Award recognised the overall excellence of Willow Ware Australia business including their processes, adaptability, past achievements and future growth potential. The Human Resources Award proudly sponsored by Macpherson + Kelley Lawyers recognised Willow Ware Australia for demonstrating commitment and investment in employee engagement and development and the Sustainability and Environment Award proudly sponsored by Sustainability Victoria recognised Willow Ware Australia for their commitment to sustainability and the environment.